Veterinary Surgeon - Weekend

Vets Now; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Seven weeks leave

Private medical insurance

Staff pet care discount

CPD allowance

Professional membership fees

Job summary

Vets Now Sheffield is seeking a Weekend Vet Surgeon to provide out-of-hours emergency care on a weekend-only basis. The post offers a role with average 14 hours per week across shifts including nights and days, in a supportive ECC environment where no two shifts are the same.

You will manage a varied caseload, develop emergency skills, and contribute to a purpose-driven service that makes a real difference when it matters most.

Qualifications

• Qualified veterinary surgeon with UK registration (OOH/ECC)
• Passion for emergency and critical care
• Ability to work weekends in a supportive ECC environment

Responsibilities

• Provide weekend ECC coverage in a busy Sheffield clinic
• Manage a varied caseload and support the team during out-of-hours shifts
• Engage in ongoing development through the AdvantEdge programme

Skills

Emergency & Critical Care

Weekend work

Job description

Weekend Vet Surgeon

Up to £45ph DOE

Plus £10,000 Recognition Bonus pro rata and up to £5,000 Relocation Allowance

Making weekends work with purpose at Vets Now Sheffield

Vets Now Sheffield are welcoming applications from Out of Hours (OOH) Veterinary Surgeons with a passion for Emergency and Critical Care to join their team on a weekend-only basis. Vets Now is the UK’s leading provider of emergency veterinary care, with a nationwide network of out of hours clinics and 24/7 emergency hospitals. As part of Inspiring Vet Care, our teams make a difference to pets and their owners when they need us most.

Now for rewarding work, your way

Weekend working can be a great way to build flexibility into your veterinary career. Whether you’re looking to work alongside other commitments, supplement your existing role or simply want to focus your veterinary career around weekends, this could be the opportunity for you.

This role offers an average 14 hours per week, with shifts covering a combination of:

• Saturday and Sunday nights: 18:00-09:00
• Saturday days: 12:00-19:00
• Sunday days: 08:00-19:00

You’ll be part of a supportive ECC environment where no two shifts are the same, giving you the opportunity to manage a varied caseload, develop your emergency skills and make a real difference when it matters most.

Now for your development

When you join us as an ECC Vet, you’ll have access to dedicated training, mentoring and development opportunities, supported by experienced ECC clinicians. You’ll also benefit from our AdvantEdge programme, helping you build your knowledge and confidence in emergency and critical care through practical training and flexible case-based learning.

Our exceptional benefits package includes:

• Seven weeks pro rata annual leave
• Private medical insurance
• Up to 50% discounted staff pet care
• £1,500 CPD allowance plus 35 paid hours pro rata
• Professional membership fees

Now for the support around you

Emergency work can be challenging, but you won’t be doing it alone. Alongside your experienced clinical colleagues in Sheffield, our central support teams are there to help with areas such as complaints and customer service, allowing you to concentrate on what matters most - caring for your patients.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including those from diverse and minority groups.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we encourage candidates with disabilities and health conditions to apply and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.